Continence nurse jobs in Australia
218 care requests a continence nurse could take on were submitted across Australia in the last 90 days. Register free to see the ones still open.
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Care requests across Australia
218
requests in 90 days
83
in the last 30 days
2
continence nurse profiles on Carevo in the same area
In the 90 days to 10 November 2026, people across Australia submitted 218 care requests through Carevo that a continence nurse could take on. The services asked for most were nursing, personal care and household help. The suburbs with the most were Sydney (8), Adelaide (5), Perth (5) and Melbourne (4). 83 of the 218 arrived in the last 30 days.
42% of these requests were sent by a family member or carer, and 30% by a support coordinator. A coordinator or plan manager often places more than one participant, so a good first job with one can lead to more. 72% asked for support to start within a week, so a quick reply counts for a lot here.
Where the requests came from
- Sydney, NSW8 requests
- Adelaide, SA5 requests
- Perth, WA5 requests
- Melbourne, VIC4 requests
- Cairns North, QLD3 requests
- Campbelltown, NSW3 requests
- Darwin, NT3 requests
- Gorokan, NSW3 requests
- Mandurah, WA3 requests
- Toowoomba City, QLD3 requests
A suburb is named only when it has at least three requests of any kind in the window. Distances are straight lines between suburb centres.
Counted from care requests submitted through Carevo between 13 August 2026 and 10 November 2026, in the service categories continence nurse work covers. They are enquiries from people looking for support, not advertised vacancies, and some will have been filled.
Support work requested across Australia
Care requests submitted through Carevo in the last 90 days in service categories related to continence nurse work, newest first. These are examples of recent demand, not confirmed open vacancies or evidence that each request needs this specialist role. Check the scope, credentials and current status before contacting anyone.
Support coordinator in Mandurah, WA needs nursing
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
NDIS participant in Fraser Rise, VIC needs nursing and personal care
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
NDIS participant in Cairns North, QLD needs nursing
NDIS, plan-managed · needs to start soon
NDIS participant in Port Lincoln, SA needs nursing
needs to start soon
Family carer in Bendigo, VIC needs nursing
Home Care Package / Support at Home · needs to start soon
Older person in the Hunter & Newcastle region, NSW needs nursing and personal care
Home Care Package / Support at Home · needs to start soon
Family carer in Ryde, NSW needs nursing
CHSP-funded · needs to start soon
Family carer in Coombabah, QLD needs personal care and nursing
Home Care Package / Support at Home · needs to start soon
Older person in Bongaree, QLD needs household help, gardening and nursing
CHSP-funded
NDIS participant in Wollongong, NSW needs nursing and personal care
planning ahead
Support coordinator in Perth, WA needs nursing
privately funded · needs to start soon
Older person in Kallangur, QLD needs personal care
CHSP-funded
206 more related care requests across Australia in the last 90 days. Register your profile to see them in full and contact the ones that fit (contact details are shown when you choose to contact a request, and up to two workers can contact each request).
Requests are anonymised: no names, contact details or health information are stored or shown. A suburb is named only when it has at least three requests in the window; otherwise the region is shown. Who is asking and the timing are inferred from the request by Carevo's classifier, and timing is described in the past tense once a request is more than 30 days old. Regenerated from Carevo's database at each deployment. How we calculate these numbers.
How the work across Australia is funded
Of the 195 requests that stated how the support would be paid for, 31% were NDIS plan-managed, 25% were funded by a Home Care Package or Support at Home and 24% were privately funded. Privately funded requests (24%) have no price limit or funding rules: the rate is whatever you and the client agree.
- NDIS, plan-managed31% (60)
- Home Care Package or Support at Home25% (49)
- Privately funded24% (47)
- CHSP7% (14)
- NDIS, self-managed6% (12)
- DVA4% (8)
- NDIS, agency-managed3% (5)
Share of the 195 requests that stated a funding type. Who can deliver a support under each NDIS arrangement is set by the NDIA: ways to manage your funding.
Responses and competition across Australia
187
had a provider respond
23
had an independent worker respond
28
had no response from any provider or worker
Carevo sent out 217 of these requests. A provider responded to 187 and an independent worker responded to 23. No independent worker responded to the other 194; a provider responded to 166 of those. 28 (13%) had no response from any provider or worker through Carevo. Each request goes to providers as well as workers, and up to two independent workers can contact it, so a request with no response on the day it arrives may not stay that way.
2 continence nurse profiles on Carevo list a suburb across Australia. Against 218 requests in 90 days, that is about 109 requests for each profile. Profiles are self-reported and not all are active, and providers respond to the same requests.
Continence Nurses already on Carevo
- continence nurses registered
- 23continence nurses registered
- active this week
- 5active this week
- with self-declared safety checks
- 19with self-declared safety checks
Register your profile to see the care requests near you, contact the ones that fit, and be visible to providers hiring. Availability is as each worker reported it.
Vasadevan
Continence Nurse
Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with personal care, cleaning and meal preparation. Works with older people and people with intellectual disability. Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Fortitude Valley
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Fortitude Valley
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Sade
Continence Nurse
Helps with nursing and continence support.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Perth
Location
3
Checks
Perth
Location
3
Checks
Jenna
Nurse
Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with community outings, meal preparation and transport.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Bundaberg Central
Location
2+ yrs
Experience
5
Checks
Bundaberg Central
Location
2+ yrs
Experience
5
Checks
Ayda
Nurse
Available weekdays, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with personal care, community outings and respite.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
St Albans
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
5
Checks
St Albans
Location
1+ yrs
Experience
5
Checks
Arianne
Nurse
Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Helps with community outings, cleaning and nursing.
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
- Insurance
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Sutherland
Location
15+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Sutherland
Location
15+ yrs
Experience
4
Checks
Sarah
Nurse
Helps with personal care, community outings and respite. Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately. Can work as an employee or under their own ABN.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Police Check
- First Aid
Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.
Kirwan
Location
10+ yrs
Experience
3
Checks
Kirwan
Location
10+ yrs
Experience
3
Checks
The provider network you would join
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35,554
NDIS and aged care providers listed in the Carevo directory
9,023
care requests submitted through Carevo with NDIS or aged care funding
How we calculate these numbers, including the difference between providers listed and providers active in the last 30 days.
Providers in the Carevo network
Some of the continence nurse-relevant providers across Australia, ordered using service relevance and activity on Carevo. Register your availability and providers like these can see your profile and contact you.
What Does a Continence Nurse Do?
Continence nursing is a specialist area of practice that addresses bladder and bowel dysfunction across all ages, though the majority of referrals in aged care and NDIS contexts involve older adults and people with physical or neurological conditions.
The role starts with a thorough clinical assessment: bladder diaries, voiding histories, physical examination where indicated, and a review of relevant medications and medical history. From that assessment, you develop a management plan tailored to the individual. The plan might include bladder training, pelvic floor programs, product recommendations, dietary advice related to fluid intake and bowel function, or referral to urology or colorectal specialists where conservative management is insufficient.
In Australia, continence nurses typically work across home care and community settings, visiting clients who are managing incontinence at home, often with the support of a care team. Many clients have not raised their continence concerns with anyone before because they find the topic difficult to discuss. Part of the clinical skill in this work is creating the space for that conversation to happen comfortably and without embarrassment.
You also provide education to support workers and family carers about continence care, appropriate products, skin integrity, and when to escalate. That training function makes your input go further than a single client visit.
Who You Would Support
Clients who access continence nursing through Carevo providers in and around Australia include older Australians with age-related bladder changes or post-prostatectomy incontinence, people with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia, and NDIS participants with disability-related continence needs.
Continence is also a funded support category under the NDIS, so some participants have explicit continence assessment goals in their plans. Aged care clients may access continence nursing through their Support at Home budget, with the assessment informing both clinical care and product funding decisions.
How Carevo Works for Nurses
Carevo is not a vacancy board. When you register on Carevo, you set out your clinical background, your AHPRA registration details, your availability for community visits in Australia, and the types of continence presentations you work with. Carevo then presents your profile to aged care and NDIS providers in its network who need continence nursing input.
When a provider has a client who is a clinical and geographic match, they contact you directly. You assess the referral and decide whether to accept it. There is no obligation to take on every referral, and you can adjust your availability at any time. Participants and families who arrange their own support reach out the same way.
This model suits registered nurses who are building a specialist continence practice, as well as experienced clinicians who want to add community-based continence work to their existing caseload.
What Qualifications You Will Need
Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is the baseline requirement. Most providers in Australia will also expect demonstrated clinical experience in continence specifically, whether through post-graduate training, time in a dedicated continence service, or relevant CPD.
You will need a National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and professional indemnity insurance. Membership with the Continence Nurses Society of Australia is not mandatory but demonstrates specialist credentialing and is looked upon favourably by providers.
What providers look for
The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a continence nurse.
Checks and credentials
The checks and credentials providers ask for in continence nurse work, with indicative cost and timing. Which ones apply depends on the provider (registered or unregistered NDIS, or aged care), whether the role is risk-assessed, and your state. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.
Annual registration around $193 · Renewed annually, must remain current
Varies by state, $112 (NSW) to $163 (ACT) · Valid 5 years Australia-wide; no unit publishes a guaranteed turnaround (Victoria quotes up to 3 weeks after employer verification)
Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days
University degree, varies (Commonwealth supported places available) · Typically 3 years full-time
Around $1,000 to $8,000 depending on the program · Several months to a year part-time
Free · Online, around 90 minutes
Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)
What continence nurse pay looks like
Continence nurses are registered nurses paid under the Nurses Award, typically at a registered nurse level reflecting their specialist clinical scope; many are paid above award by enterprise agreement.
$0 to $110 an hour
| Weekday | $37 to $52 an hour |
|---|---|
| Saturday | $56 to $78 an hour |
| Sunday | $65 to $91 an hour |
| Public holiday | $74 to $104 an hour |
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates. Specialist continence nursing roles are often weekday clinic-based.
How that compares, as of 1 July 2026
$36.22–$40.49
an hour · SCHADS Award minimum, Level 2–3 full-time (Fair Work pay guide)
$73.58
an hour · NDIS price limit for standard weekday self-care support: the most a provider can bill a participant's plan for that hour, which funds wages, on-costs and overheads. A service price cap, not a worker wage (Pricing Schedule 2026–27)
Work out your own rate with the SCHADS award tool or the pay rate calculator.
Indicative hourly rates based on the Nurses Award (MA000034), reviewed July 2025 (Fair Work pay guides). Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.
How getting care work compares
Most care workers find work by searching a job board or signing on with an agency. Carevo works differently: you register once, the care requests near you come to your dashboard and inbox, and you choose which to contact. Providers hiring can contact you as well.
| Job board | Care agency | Carevo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you get work | Search listings and apply to each one | The agency offers you shifts as they arise | Register once; see the requests near you and contact the ones you want. Providers can contact you too |
| Who sets the arrangement | The provider you apply to | The agency, usually as a casual employee | You and the provider or participant, agreed directly |
| Ongoing effort | Keep searching and applying as listings expire | Stay available for shift offers | Keep your profile and availability current |
| Choice over work | You choose what to apply for | You can decline the shifts the agency offers | You choose which offers to take up |
| Cost to you | Free | Free to you; the agency takes a margin on your rate | Free to register; no cut of your pay |
| Main trade-off | Time spent searching; listings can be out of date | Less say over which provider or client you get | Depends on demand for care near you |
Working for yourself
If you plan to take on participants directly rather than joining a provider team, these guides cover the practical side.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carevo have continence nurse jobs I can apply for?
Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. Real care requests within 30 km of your suburb that match your services and funding appear on your dashboard and are emailed to you as they arrive. You contact the ones that fit, and the contact details are shown when you do. Providers hiring continence nurses can also see your profile and contact you.
Does it cost anything?
Creating a profile and seeing the requests near you is free. To contact a request you need the Support Worker Plan: $99 a month (ex GST) for up to 5 contacts a month, with a 7-day free trial. Carevo charges no commission and takes no cut of what you earn.
What do I need to start continence nurse work?
Most providers ask for a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check (the screening check is legally required for risk-assessed roles with registered NDIS providers, and widely requested otherwise), plus any role-specific licences or qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.
How soon will I see requests?
As soon as your profile is live: open requests near you that match your services and funding are on your dashboard immediately, and new ones are emailed to you when they arrive. How many there are depends on demand in your area. Providers hiring may also contact you, on their own timing.
Do I have to take every request?
No. You choose which requests to contact and which providers to talk to. Registering simply shows you the requests near you and makes you visible to providers seeking workers near you.
Related roles
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Suburbs with the most requests
- Cairns North, QLD 3
- Campbelltown, NSW 3
- Gorokan, NSW 3
- Mandurah, WA 3
- Toowoomba City, QLD 3
- Townsville City, QLD 3
- Carnarvon, WA 2
- Castle Hill, NSW 2
- Claremont, TAS 2
- Cronulla, NSW 2
- Elanora, QLD 2
- Holden Hill, SA 2
- Liverpool, NSW 2
- Moe, VIC 2
- Moruya, NSW 2
- Whyalla, SA 2
- Yass, NSW 2
- Airport West, VIC 1
- Altona Meadows, VIC 1
- Auburn, NSW 1
- Barden Ridge, NSW 1
- Bass Hill, NSW 1
- Bassendean, WA 1
- Bathurst, NSW 1
- Bayswater North, VIC 1
- Bedford, WA 1
- Beenleigh, QLD 1
- Black Forest, SA 1
- Camira, QLD 1
- Canning Vale, WA 1
- Caringbah, NSW 1
- Carrum Downs, VIC 1
- Carseldine, QLD 1
- Coombabah, QLD 1
- Coorparoo, QLD 1
- Craigieburn, VIC 1
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